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Policy Brief | The-Academy-Advisors

July 2025 Policy Scan: Federal and State Health System Priorities

A graphic titled “July 2025 Federal & State Policy Shifts” highlights the impacts of new federal legislation. Callouts emphasize two priorities: Rural Health Transformation Program funding rules and Medicaid enrollment challenges under new work requirements.

The Implementation of OBBBA: Work Requirements and the Rural Health Fund

Summary: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, Pub. L. 119-21) was signed into law, codifying sweeping changes to the Medicaid program and broader healthcare ecosystem. Among its most significant provisions are new Medicaid work requirements and the creation of a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. Health systems are now in the early stages of evaluating how these changes will be implemented in the coming years. 


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